The System for Award Management, or SAM, is a government-wide portal that is consolidating the capabilities of multiple systems and information sources used by the Federal government in conducting the acquisition and financial assistance (which includes grants and cooperative agreements) processes. Registration is FREE for this site.

Dynamic Small Business SearchA self-certifying database that is completed along with the SAM database registration. In some instances, contracting officers will review a bidder’s small business self-certification prior to viewing their SAM profile.

Created in 1962, the Data Universal Numbering System or D-U-N-S Number is D&B’s, proprietary means of identifying business entities on a location-specific basis. D-U-N-S Number assignment is FREE for all businesses required to register with the US Federal government for contracts or grants.

NAICS – North American Industry Classification SystemThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy. NAICS was developed under the auspices of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and adopted in 1997 to replace the Standard Industrial C This site can also be utilized for research to allow small businesses to compete more effectively for DLA procurement opportunities.

Description: Federal supply codes and Product service codes are used by the United States government to describe the products, services, and research and development purchased by the government. Government procurement specialists and government contractors alike require a solid understanding of these codes in order to produce quality partnerships between buyers and suppliers.

Description: Agencies goal is to help small and veteran owned businesses contribute most effectively to the important mission of VA. Subcontracting opportunities in VA contracts for small businesses (especially Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses) are a vital part of VA’s overall small business participation program.

Description: Named for Section 8(a) of the small Business Act, this program was created to help small and disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. It also helps these companies gain access to federal and private procurement markets. The focus of the program is to provide business development support.

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